Apna—Admission Counselor- Work From Home

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Description: About the Role: We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven experienced Admission Counsellor who excels in a fast-paced sales environment. You will play a crucial role in guiding prospective students toward informed academic decisions by understanding their aspirations, recommending suitable programs, and supporting them throughout the admissions process.  Key Responsibilities: ● Provide personalized academic and career counseling, addressing inquiries on courses, eligibility, admissions, fees, and scholarships. ● Educate prospective students on program features, pedagogy, and career prospects. ● Generate and manage a strong sales pipeline through cold calling and inbound inquiries. ● Convert leads into enrollments while consistently meeting monthly targets. ● Systematically handle applications and maintain clear communication with parents. ● Follow up on enrollment confirmations and collaborate with the admissions team to achieve targets. ● Stay informed about industry trends, competitive programs, and emerging career opportunities. ● Maintain accurate records of counseling interactions in the CRM. Expand and manage a database of prospective students.  Required Skills & Qualifications: ● Any UG / PG degree Education, Psychology, or a related field with 2-5yrs experience. ● Must have 2-4 years of relevant experience in academic counseling, career guidance or admissions. ● Proficiency in MS Office and any CRM tools (preferred). ● Understanding of education systems, programs, and career pathways (training provided). ● Fluency in English and Hindi is mandatory. ● Strong interpersonal, communication, persuasion skills to drive enrollments. ● Flexible for 6days working from the office with rotational weekly off. ● Best in industry compensation, benefits, incentives & work environment provided.  Apna - Transforming Careers Through Technology Since 2019, apna has connected over 60 million jobseekers with more than 250,000 enterprises and small businesses across India. Founded by Nirmit Parikh, a Stanford graduate and serial entrepreneur who recognized the challenges in entry-level hiring, apna has rapidly grown to become India's fastest unicorn in 2021—achieving this milestone in just 21 months. Backed by marquee global investors - Insight Partners, Tiger Global, Lightspeed India, Sequoia Capital, and GSV, we're revolutionizing livelihood creation across India.  Apna advantage - Education with Guaranteed Outcomes We're expanding beyond job matching with our new EdTech vertical that delivers: 1. Premium Online Education: Partnerships with top-tier universities offering UGC-accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programs 2. Career Success Ecosystem: Leveraging our network of 700,000+ recruiters to provide real job interviews 3. Personalized Career Journeys: Dedicated career facilitators, AI-powered job preparation tools, and guaranteed interviews  Why Join Our Mission ● Massive Market Potential: Over 3-4L students pursue online degrees annually in India and this is growing 50% every year ● Consumer Impact Legacy: Build a consumer-facing business that transforms lives ● Exponential Growth Trajectory: Early-stage opportunity in a rapidly expanding market ● Competitive Advantage: Our platform makes degree programs with job guarantees uniquely sellable ● Elite Team Environment: Collaborate with experts across product, operations, and engineering ● Wealth Creation Potential: Join during our early high-growth phase ● Meaningful Impact of work: Deliver genuine value by connecting education directly to career outcomes.  Join us in creating the future of career advancement in India’s talent workforce!!